DECEMBER 5, 1961

TUESDAY
1961 Coca-Cola advertising artwork
$1,000 INVESTED IN COKE STOCK (KO) IN 1961
WOULD HAVE MADE YOU $1,184,600 IN THE 2025 DATASET
Min Wage Hourly$1.06
Median Home Price$13,070.00
Gas Price Avg$0.32
Bread Price Avg$0.22
Movie Ticket Avg$0.78
First Class Stamp$0.04
Milk Price Avg$1.02
Top Movies From 1961
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1 West Side Story
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West Side Story
2 The Guns of Navarone
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The Guns of Navarone
3 El Cid
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El Cid
4 The Parent Trap
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The Parent Trap
5 The Absent-Minded Professor
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The Absent-Minded Professor
6 King of Kings
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King of Kings
7 Lover Come Back
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Lover Come Back
8 One Hundred and One Dalmatians
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One Hundred and One Dalmatians
9 La Dolce Vita
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La Dolce Vita
10 Come September
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Come September
The Hustler
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The Hustler
The Innocents
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The Innocents
Splendor in the Grass
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Splendor in the Grass
Breakfast at Tiffany's
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Breakfast at Tiffany's
The Misfits
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The Misfits
A Raisin in the Sun
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A Raisin in the Sun
Underworld U.S.A.
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Underworld U.S.A.
The Exiles
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The Exiles
Blue Hawaii
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Blue Hawaii
Two Rode Together
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Two Rode Together
Fanny
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Fanny
The Ladies Man
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The Ladies Man
The Secret Ways
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The Secret Ways
Pit and the Pendulum
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Pit and the Pendulum
The Young Savages
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The Young Savages
Master of the World
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Master of the World
Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea
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Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea
Flower Drum Song
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Flower Drum Song
The Errand Boy
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The Errand Boy
The Day the Earth Caught Fire
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The Day the Earth Caught Fire
Gorgo
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Gorgo
One-Eyed Jacks
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One-Eyed Jacks
The Pleasure of His Company
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The Pleasure of His Company
Spartacus
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Spartacus
Exodus
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Exodus
Psycho
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Psycho
The Magnificent Seven
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The Magnificent Seven
The Sundowners
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The Sundowners
The Grass Is Greener
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The Grass Is Greener
The 3 Worlds of Gulliver
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The 3 Worlds of Gulliver
Swiss Family Robinson
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Swiss Family Robinson

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Television On December 5, 1961
Perry Mason poster
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Perry Mason
Bonanza poster
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Bonanza
The Twilight Zone poster
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The Twilight Zone
The Flintstones poster
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The Flintstones
The Rifleman poster
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The Rifleman
Lassie poster
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Lassie
Tony Awards poster
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Tony Awards
Wagon Train poster
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Wagon Train
'Way Out poster
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'Way Out

Exact-date daily brief

December 5, 1961

On December 5, 1961, Latin American mediation efforts to resolve the ongoing Argentine strike were officially declared unsuccessful, emphasizing the challenges faced by Cardinal Antonio Caggiano who had been striving to facilitate...

Inventions & Breakthroughs of December 1961

Gadgets, lab surprises, odd bets, and future-shocks from this slice of the calendar.

1 First Human Spaceflight
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First Human Spaceflight
2 Industrial Robot (Unimate)
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Industrial Robot (Unimate)
3 Early Word Processor
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Early Word Processor
4 Integrated Circuit Computer
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Integrated Circuit Computer
5 Commercial Satellite Communications
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Commercial Satellite Communications
6 Space Food Systems
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Space Food Systems
7 Disposable Medical Gloves
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Disposable Medical Gloves
8 Electronic Fuel Injection
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Electronic Fuel Injection
9 Programmable Logic Controller Concept
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Programmable Logic Controller Concept
10 Ultrasound Fetal Monitoring
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Ultrasound Fetal Monitoring

The Sounds of

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Headlines From December 5, 1961

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  • Headline: Failure of Latin Mediation in Argentina Strike. Impact: If Cardinal Caggiano had succeeded, Argentina might have been a peaceful utopia where tango dancing was mandatory at all workplaces. Instead, the ongoing unrest led to a national obsession with coffee breaks and striking workers forming secret dance clubs. Fact: Did you know that the only thing harder than mediating a strike in Argentina is finding a tango partner who can actually dance? Spoiler alert: It’s all about the footwork!.
  • Headline: Chilean Diplomacy in International Mediation. Impact: Perfectly timed to create a ripple effect, this Chilean envoy's journey could have led to a regional peace summitβ€”if only he hadn’t stopped for a coffee break that lasted three weeks. Now, they just have a great coffee reputation. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more complicated than Chilean politics is their coffee order? It's like a game of 'guess what I really want!'.
  • Headline: Oman Nationalists Secure U.N. Support. Impact: This vote kickstarted a cascade of nationalist movements across the globe, proving that all you need for change is a passionate committee and the right snacksβ€”who knew potato chips could inspire a revolution?. Fact: Did you know that Oman’s nationalists were once considered the underdogs of the U.N.? Turns out, they were just waiting for their moment to shineβ€”kind of like that kid who finally gets picked in gym class!.
  • Headline: FRANCE OPPOSING U.S. BERLIN PLAN; Paris Is Reported Resisting Proposal to Renegotiate City's Links to Bonn FRANCE OPPOSING U.S. BERLIN PLAN. Impact: France's stubbornness in opposing the U.S. plan created a culture of diplomatic snubbing that would eventually lead to the creation of the phrase 'French Resistance'β€”not just in WWII but in every subsequent negotiation. Fact: Did you know that France opposing anything American has become a time-honored tradition? It's practically their national sportβ€”right after baguette making!.
  • Headline: Refugees' Benefactor. Impact: This benefactor’s actions left a lasting legacy of humanitarian aid, inspiring countless future philanthropists and turning the term 'benefactor' into a trendy title that comes with a cool Instagram handle. Fact: Did you know that being a benefactor used to be all about the money? Now, it's more about likes, shares, and having the best soup kitchen selfies!.
  • Headline: M'COMB ATTACKER GETS 30-DAY TERM; Also Fined $100 for Beating Editor in Racial Strife. Impact: The 30-day term served as a sad reminder of social injustice and the long fight against racial strife, showing that sometimes, even a slap on the wrist can feel like a punch in the gut. Fact: Did you know that $100 fines in the 1960s were practically equivalent to a slap on the back? Nowadays, it wouldn’t even cover a decent dinner!.
  • Headline: Reserves' Complaints; Some Objections Regarded as Trivial; Others Reflect Inequities in System. Impact: The complaints ignited a wave of military reforms that are still being debated today. Who knew a bunch of reservists could create such a chaotic ripple in bureaucracy that still confuses everyone?. Fact: Did you know that complaining in the military is an art form? It’s like a performance piece, only no one gets paid, and the audience usually just rolls their eyes!.
  • Headline: FRENCH SPY SUSPECT TELLS ROLE IN CAIRO. Impact: This admission could have sparked international espionage regulationsβ€”if only the spy had kept his mouth shut. Now, every spy movie since has had to raise the stakes to keep up with reality!. Fact: Did you know that French spies are like fine wine? They get better with a bit of mystery, but too much exposure can spoil the whole barrel!.
  • Headline: Wagner Orders a Quick Start On Third Water Tunnel to City; WAGNER ORDERS 3D WATER TUNNEL. Impact: The construction of this water tunnel not only improved NYC’s water supply but also laid the groundwork for future debates about urban infrastructureβ€”because who doesn’t love a good argument over pipes?. Fact: Did you know that NYC's water system is so complex that even the pipes have their own gossip networks? It’s like a reality show, just with more leaks!.

Wall Street Time Machine

The Right Call: A historical $1,000 investment comparison using the stored long-range dataset.
Rank #1
PG
Procter & Gamble
Price in 1961
$0.25
Stored value
$586,657

Procter & Gamble - If you invested $1,000 in 1961, it would be worth $586,657 today (586.7x return)

Rank #3
MO
Philip Morris
Price in 1961
$0.00
Stored value
$23,651,354

Philip Morris - If you invested $1,000 in 1961, it would be worth $23,651,354 today (23651.4x return)

🦸 Top 5 Comics
Fantastic Four #1
Fantastic Four #1
$65,000
Journey into Mystery #69
Journey into Mystery #69
$3,000
Strange Adventures #124
Strange Adventures #124
$300
Action Comics #283
Action Comics #283
$250
Showcase #30
Showcase #30
$42,000
🧸 Top 5 Toys
Ken (Barbie's Boyfriend)
Ken (Barbie's Boyfriend)
$200.00
Chatty Cathy
Chatty Cathy
$425.00
Matchbox Cars
Matchbox Cars
$100.00
Nutty Mads
Nutty Mads
$200.00
Etch A Sketch
Etch A Sketch
$250.00
⚾ Top 5 Trading Cards
1961 Topps Mickey Mantle #300
1961 Topps Mickey Mantle #300
$12,000
1961 Fleer Wilt Chamberlain #8
1961 Fleer Wilt Chamberlain #8
$1,220,000
1961 Topps Roger Maris #2
1961 Topps Roger Maris #2
$250,000
1961 Nu-Cards Scoops Bobby Thompson #10
1961 Nu-Cards Scoops Bobby Thompson #10
$1,500
1961 Parkhurst Jean Beliveau #34
1961 Parkhurst Jean Beliveau #34
$1,500